Purple Playbook Exchange
Connect directly with Tommie student-athletes through the Purple Playbook Exchange powered by Influencer!
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ELEVATE The Arches
Learn more about the collective that is focused on empowering the St. Thomas Men's Basketball student-athletes to fully embrace and capitalize on their name, image, and likeness!
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Purple Playbook
Learn more about how Tommie Athletics is partnering with Influencer to help student-athletes build their personal brands through content generation and educational materials!
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Athlete's Thread
Support St. Thomas athletes by visiting our Athlete's Thread page, where you can find exclusive gear and merchandise created by Tommie student-athletes to help them benefit from their Name, Image, and Likeness.
Learn MoreNIL Support and Resources
Tommie Athletics offers student-athletes extensive brand-building and educational programs through our student-athlete development office. These programs are designed to enhance every aspect of their Name, Image, and Likeness, ensuring they reach their full potential.
| Department | Contact | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | Ben Fraser | |
| University Logos & Trademarks | Mike Gallagher | Request Info |
| Multimedia Rights & Sponsorship | Tommie Sports Properties | |
| Facility Rentals | Travis Hornik | St. Thomas Facilities |
| Student-Athlete Development | Jemal Griffin | |
| NCAA Compliance | Andrew Nelson | Purple Playbook |
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As of July 1, 2021, student-athletes competing in NCAA intercollegiate athletics are permitted to receive compensation for the use of their name, image or likeness (NIL) for commercial activities. This can include endorsements through traditional and social media, appearances, entrepreneurial activities, in-kind deals, autographs and more, in accordance with NCAA guidelines. The University of St. Thomas's NIL policy can be found here.
The NCAA has released several rounds of guidance related to student-athlete’s Name, Image and Likeness activities. The University of St. Thomas Office of Athletic Compliance can assist individuals with questions related to a specific issue but general information can be found on the NCAA’s website.
As a part of the student-athlete code of conduct there are a narrow set of business categories which student-athletes are prohibited from engaging in NIL activities with. These are outlined in the University of St. Thomas NIL Policy.
No, NCAA guidance prohibits any athletic department staff member from marketing, negotiating or securing an NIL activity on behalf of a University of Tommies Student-athlete.
No.
US student visa regulations may prevent NIL compensation for international students while in the US and there may also be tax implications. Therefore, international student-athletes must not enter into any NIL agreements without the guidance from the University of St. Thomas Office of International Students and Scholars to guard against any potential immigration issues. More information related to International Student-Athlete employment can be found on the OISS website.
All uses of University of St. Thomas Trademarks and Logos must adhere to the brand guidelines which includes approval by the appropriate office. Companies looking to use University marks and logos can work through Tommie Sports Properties who is the official rights holder for University of St. Thomas Athletics.
No, NCAA rules define an impermissible extra benefit as something (money, goods, access, etc.) received by a student-athlete receives which is not in exchange for work performed. The student-athlete would be deemed immediately ineligible and must go through the NCAA’s reinstatement process before returning to competition.
Yes, if any person or business uses a student-athlete’s NIL without their permission, please contact the University of St. Thomas Office of Athletic Compliance (compliance@stthomas.edu) for assistance.
A collective is a group of University of St. Thomas supporters who are dedicated to ensuring that student-athletes are provided NIL opportunities including from local businesses, fans and others in the community. The University of St. Thomas and their athletic department staff members are prohibited from financially contributing to or working for a collective, however, they work closely with University staff to ensure that both NCAA rules and the Athletic Department NIL policy are followed.
